Helen catt reports, theres been concern in political circles about the plans. Reducing the uks emissions to net zero by 2050 is set in law. By then, the country will only be able to put as many pollutants into the atmosphere as it can take out. But rishi sunak is about to make a significant gear shift in how the government plans to get there. Ministers insist its just the route thats changing, not the destination. The Prime Minister is taking an approach of pragmatism and proportionality when it comes to delivering our net zero commitments. Its right that he assesses the issue as a whole, taking into account peoples bank balances, livelihoods. And ultimately, were not going to save the country by bankrupting the british people. Delaying measures such as bans on new oil and gas boilers has been called for by some Conservative Mps who agree that it would be a burden on households. But the former cabinet minister, sir alok sharma, seen here with the king and mr. Sunak, is among those who
Of emissions to zero by 2050 is set in law, and by then the country will only be able to put as many pollutants into the atmosphere as it can take out but rishi sunak is about to make a significant gear shift in how the government plans to get there. Ministers insist it is just the route that is changing not the destination. The Prime Minister is taking an approach of pragmatism and proportionality when it comes to delivering our net zero commitments. Its right that he assesses the issue as a whole, taking into account peoples bank balances, livelihoods and ultimately we wont save the country by bankrupting the biggest people. Delays on gas boilers has been called for by some conservative mps to agree it would be a burden on households. But the farmer cabinet minister alec sharma seen with the king and rishi sunak is a person who worries it will because modes in international influence. Some Opposition Politicians think rishi sunak is misreading the public mood. We know investment in t
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ANDREW PIERCE: Among the eco-zealots who lambasted Rishi Sunak last week over his welcome rethink of net-zero pledges was City tycoon Peter Hughes (pictured).
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